Establishment: Uxbridge High School Location: Uxbridge Salary: 93779.00 - 105479.00 Leadership Scale (Outer London Weighting) Department: Leadership Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Closing Date: 20/01/2025 12:00 Interview Date: 5th February & 6th February Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: UHS Leadership Group | L25 - L30
The Role
Uxbridge High School is a happy and ambitious school which enriches individuals academically, socially and emotionally. We have much to celebrate including a committed and focused student body and staff, outstanding facilities, strong relationships with the community and school partners, supportive governors and a thriving sixth form. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school that reflects life in modern Britain, we value the successes of every child, whatever their starting point.
The school is looking to appoint a Vice Principal to commence in September 2025. In this role, you will have a passion for continuing improvement within the existing open and trusting culture and have a collaborative and ‘can do’ solution-focused attitude. You will be keen to champion our values - Positivity, Respectfulness, Open-mindedness, Uniqueness and Determination (PROUD).
You will be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and the track record to maintain the excellent relationship that exists with both staff and students, whilst setting challenging goals that motivate and foster continued improvement.
We are looking for leaders who will have ambition and leadership skills to build on what has already been achieved. Ideally, you will have leadership experience in an outstanding school or a good school with outstanding features. In return, you will have the opportunity to build on our solid foundations and be part of shaping the future success of Uxbridge High School.
We welcome applications from current assistant principals and experienced middle leaders.
Please also read the people strategy pack before applying for the role.
Other Benefits
* Early finish on Fridays (students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)
* Five annual INSET days with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays.
* July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters and paid duties.
* Long service awards.
* Meals before parents' evenings and late school events.
* Recruitment bonus for referring new colleagues.
* Staff events: Christmas lunch and end of year event, sport Fridays.
* Excellent spacious facilities and IT equipment.
* Private health care.
* Support for work-life balance and family-friendly policies.
Qualifications
* Evidence of continuing and recent professional development - Essential
* First Degree - Essential
* Further Degree - Desirable
* Qualified Teacher Status/PGCE or working towards - Essential
Skills
* Successful teaching experience at either school(s) or on main teaching practice - Essential
* Updated knowledge of the delivery and assessment of the national curriculum - Essential
* Ability to teach all ability groups, meeting the needs of all students including those with SEN - Essential
Leadership
* Experience of leading a team/s or area - Essential
* Strong leader in the delivery of excellence in teaching and learning - Essential
* Ability to inspire, set clear direction and motivate staff - Essential
* Focused on standards and positive outcomes - Essential
* Effective leadership and motivational skills - Essential
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
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Uxbridge High School
The Greenway
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2PR
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